| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Allied Health |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Gastroenterologist |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | 1 to 4 years in endoscopy or theatre support |
Endoscopy Technician job description template
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Job title: Endoscopy Technician
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Gastroenterologist
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
An Endoscopy Technician assists during endoscopy procedures and reprocesses the scopes afterwards. They prepare the room and equipment, position and support patients, assist the gastroenterologist during the procedure, and clean and disinfect endoscopes to strict standards. The role reports to the Gastroenterologist or endoscopy unit in-charge. A good endoscopy technician keeps procedures running smoothly with the right instruments ready, follows scope reprocessing exactly to prevent infection, and cares for anxious patients before and after.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare the endoscopy room, scopes, monitors and accessories before each list.
- Verify patient identity, consent and preparation before the procedure begins.
- Position and support the patient and monitor comfort during the procedure.
- Assist the gastroenterologist by handing accessories and managing biopsies and specimens.
- Label and send biopsy and cytology specimens correctly to the lab.
- Clean, leak test and high level disinfect endoscopes as per the reprocessing protocol.
- Track each scope through use and reprocessing for traceability.
- Monitor the patient in recovery and give post procedure instructions.
- Maintain endoscopy equipment, report faults for repair and log service visits.
- Manage consumables, accessories and stock levels for the endoscopy unit each week.
Requirements
- Diploma or BSc in a paramedical or OT technology field
- Endoscopy assisting training
- BLS certification is an advantage
- 1 to 4 years in endoscopy or theatre support
KRAs and KPIs for a Endoscopy Technician
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| List readiness | Room and scopes ready before every scheduled procedure list |
| Reprocessing | Scope reprocessing protocol followed for every scope with no lapse |
| Specimen accuracy | Biopsy and cytology specimens labelled and sent correctly with no mismatch |
| Traceability | Scope use and reprocessing traceability records complete every day |
| Patient care | Patients prepared and recovered safely with no preventable event |
| Equipment | Endoscopy equipment maintained with faults reported before breakdown |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: Endoscopes and processor, Automated reprocessor, Biopsy forceps and snares, Suction and monitor, Specimen containers.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Senior Endoscopy Technician, Endoscopy Unit In-Charge, Gastro Lab Coordinator
Interview questions for a Endoscopy Technician
- Walk me through how you reprocess an endoscope after a procedure.
- Why is leak testing a scope important and when do you do it?
- How do you make sure biopsy specimens go to the lab correctly labelled?
- How do you prepare and reassure a patient before a colonoscopy?
- What do you check when setting up the room for an endoscopy list?
- Tell me about a time you prevented a cross infection risk in the unit.
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What does an endoscopy technician do?
An endoscopy technician assists during endoscopy procedures and reprocesses the scopes afterwards. They prepare the room and equipment, position and support patients, assist the gastroenterologist and handle specimens, and clean and disinfect endoscopes to strict standards. They keep procedures running smoothly and follow reprocessing exactly to prevent infection.
Why is endoscope reprocessing so important?
Endoscopes go inside the body and can carry infection between patients if not cleaned properly. Reprocessing means cleaning, leak testing and high level disinfection following an exact protocol, with traceability of each scope. Done correctly it protects patients from serious infections, which is why it is a core responsibility of the endoscopy technician.
What qualifications do you need to be an endoscopy technician?
Most endoscopy technicians hold a diploma or BSc in a paramedical or operation theatre technology field, plus endoscopy assisting training. Employers look for skill in assisting procedures, careful scope reprocessing and specimen handling, strong infection control, and the ability to care for anxious patients. Experience in theatre support transfers well.